Campus/School Information
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is the state's public health, law, and human services university, dedicated to excellence in education, research, clinical care, and public service. UMB enrolls over 6,700 students in six nationally ranked professional schools—medicine, law, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, and social work—and an interdisciplinary Graduate School. The university's dynamic campus is in the heart of downtown Baltimore, providing access to a diverse and vibrant urban environment with close proximity to government agencies, major health institutions, and research partners.
The University of Maryland Carey School of Law is the fourth oldest law school in the nation, and our innovative programs make us one of the liveliest and most dynamic today. Our location makes us an integral part of the Baltimore-Washington legal and business communities and provides a rich environment for delivering clinical legal services. Maryland Carey Law strives to develop outstanding professionals educated in the law. Through excellent teaching in both classroom and clinical settings, the school seeks to prepare students for productive leadership in the law, public service, business, and government, in Maryland, the nation, and beyond.
Qualifications
We seek candidates who demonstrate strong potential for outstanding teaching and original scholarship, as well as a genuine interest in becoming active members of our community. Candidates must hold a J.D. from an American Bar Association-approved law school or an equivalent degree and be eligible to obtain a U.S. bar license before beginning employment.
The University of Maryland has a strong commitment to diversity that enhances the education of future lawyers. We welcome applications from all qualified persons, particularly those whose experiences have impacted their determination, creativity, adaptability, perseverance, judgment, empathy, courage, and communication and leadership skills.
Contact: Professor Seema Kakade, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, 500 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Email: facultyappointments@law.umaryland.edu.
Hiring salary range: $135,000 – 185,000, with the specific salary corresponding to their appointed rank (Assistant through Full Professor) and determined by the candidate's qualifications.
